JimmyJazz.com recently hooked up with the leaders of the jerkin' movement, Legacy and Ben J- best known to the world as the New Boyz, at the Shmack footwear showroom in NYC to talk about their September 15th debut, Skinny Jeans & a Mic (Asylum/ Warner Bros.), hip-hop culture, the Jerkin' movement and much more!! Watch Trevor Delmore, Brand Director for Shmack footwear, asking the questions!JimmyJazz.com recently hooked up with the leaders of the jerkin' movement, Legacy and... more
This youth-led bike movement began as a way to combine entrepreneurship and creativity. Can it also help save Oakland?
It's a Wednesday afternoon, and in the administrative offices of East Oakland's Edward Shands Adult School, Tyrone "Champ" Stevenson is talking the finer points of legal patents. He's two weeks shy of his twentieth birthday, but already has a budding business to look after.
Stevenson invented "scraper bikes," and for the past two years, they've been seen almost everywhere in Oakland. The classic scraper bike is a small BMX frame with larger, 10-speed wheels decorated with foil, colorful tape wound between the spokes of the tires and elaborate custom paint jobs. Particularly ambitious folks can get high-quality speaker systems installed.
As the self-proclaimed Scraper Bike King, Stevenson coined the name "scraper bikes" because they were modeled after "scrapers" -- late-'80s model sedans tricked out with oversized rims, custom paint jobs and sound systems that came to fame during the rise of the Bay Area "hyphy" music movement. The bikes were a less expensive, do-it-yourself alternative that didn't require a driver's license.
But the "scraper bike movement" -- as it's called among riders and admirers -- isn't just a colorful way to get noticed. Stevenson describes it as a deliberate effort to meld artistry and entrepreneurship to develop skills and opportunities for young people in Oakland.
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J Stalin is an artist, rapper, entertainer who was born in raised in the streets of West Oakland Cailfornia, and has single handedly built a name for himself through his own Livewire Records Label.He is currently one of the Bay Area's (Northern California) top selling artist and has remained on rasputins top 50 albums of the year.This is vintage Hip Hop University Interview from 2006.J Stalin is an artist, rapper, entertainer who was born in raised in the streets of... more
J Stalin is an artist, rapper, entertainer who was born in raised in the streets of West Oakland Cailfornia, and has single handedly built a name for himself through his own Livewire Records Label.He is currently one of the Bay Area's (Northern California) top selling artist and has remained on rasputins top 50 albums of the year. This is a video off of his 2006 album On Behalf Of The Streets. J Stalin is an artist, rapper, entertainer who was born in raised in the streets of... more
This is a tribute to the life and music of one of the Bay Area's Rap legends and one of Hip Hop's best kept secrets. Words expressed by Bay Area rap group The Federation and a few die hard Mac Dre fans.This is a tribute to the life and music of one of the Bay Area's Rap legends and one... more
The Infrastructure is the third group album by Bullys Wit Fullys released in 2006. Messy Marv and Guce make up this year's installment of the group, with the first two albums by Killa Tay and Guce. The album features production from prominent Bay Area producers E-A-Ski and Sean T, as well as Toure, and Toy Shop. Features include Clyde Carson, Mistah F.A.B., Keak Da Sneak, Yukmouth, Killa Keise, and other Bay Area artists. The street anthem "So Hood" produced by E-A-Ski and featuring Clyde Carson was the first single released for the album, in which a video was also shot for and was in heavy rotation on MTV Jams. The Infrastructure is the third group album by Bullys Wit Fullys released in 2006.... more
I never ever thought that Madonna would write a song in honor of slain hyphy artist Mac Dre.I never ever thought that Madonna would write a song in honor of slain hyphy artist... more
We have almost reached the future. It will be marked by computer animations being able to accurately replicate the Thizz face.We have almost reached the future. It will be marked by computer animations being able... more
This is a music video that was created by Wilson Productions for WashHouse Music's recording artist, Vital. Directed by Chris Wilson Shot By Kirk Morrison. This video would not have happened if it was not for the connection from the beach to some real bosses. Much love to all who helped make this happen.This is a music video that was created by Wilson Productions for WashHouse Music's... more
This is a music video that was created by Wilson Productions for WashHouse Music's recording artist, Vital. Directed by Chris Wilson. Shot By Kirk Morrison. This video would not have happened if it was not for the connection from the beach to some real bosses. Much love to all who helped make this happen.This is a music video that was created by Wilson Productions for WashHouse Music's... more
UK rapper, Dizzee Rascal gives the Daily Fix his thoughts on the US grime scene and details on his latest album, Maths + English.UK rapper, Dizzee Rascal gives the Daily Fix his thoughts on the US grime scene and... more
U.S. service personnel ghost ridin' the Humvee – glad they're having such a great time out there in the war zone.U.S. service personnel ghost ridin' the Humvee – glad they're having such a great... more
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Ghost-riding, frequently used in the context of "ghost-riding the whip" (a "whip" being a vehicle) or simply ghostin', is when a person puts the car in drive or allows it to idle and then the driver (and passengers) of a vehicle exit while it is still rolling and dance beside it or on the hood or roof.[1]
Ghost riding is one of the latest trends to be popularized by hyphy culture, which originated in Oakland, California. The term "ghost ride the whip" was given nationwide exposure in E-40's 2006 song "Tell Me When to Go".[2] Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. further popularized the term with his hit song "Ghost Ride It", which held playtime on radio and television stations throughout the United States. The video became a subject of much criticism due to its directions on how to ghost ride, as well as its use of the Ghostbusters' car without the express approval from Viacom. The rapper says the "Ghost" in "Ghost ride" is for Ghosttown, the tough Oakland west side neighborhood where he speculates the practice developed.[3] The song references actor Patrick Swayze, lead star in the 1990 film Ghost,[3] sparking internet references to ghost riding as "going (Patrick) Swayze". Finally, ghost riding is a minigame in the hip-hop culture-centered video game Pimp My Ride.[4]
As with car surfing, ghost riding can be dangerous and has resulted in three known deaths in North America.[5][6] Ghost riding is often featured in similarly risky urban sideshows, which also originated in the Bay Area.[3] Wiki
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Jacobs Ladder and Haji Springer a bay area rapper who family is from India took a trip out to Mumbai in January to explore. It was an amazing, sad, and inspiring journey. Mumabi is over populated, people migrate from across the country with hope of finding work, once there, many people find their condition worse. Jacobs Ladder and Haji Springer a bay area rapper who family is from India took a trip... more
This man started a movement, his life was tragically taken in 11/1/2004. Rest In Peace
Produced Jacobs LadderThis man started a movement, his life was tragically taken in 11/1/2004. Rest In Peace... more
the bay has some unique characters, without representation of corporate sponsors or major labels it has been an honor to build my career with some of the bay area most interesting people. Produced By Jacobs Ladder. Jacob@JacobsLadderProduction.com
the bay has some unique characters, without representation of corporate sponsors or... more
